Huggins 'Student of the Year'

12/7/2016

LBWCC student recognized by governor as "Student of the Year" by the Alabama Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities in a ceremony at the state capitol. Read more for the story about Chelsea Rae Huggins.

Pregnant? Get a FREE NON-DIAGNOSTIC OB ultrasound!

12/7/2016

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will be scheduling FREE NON-DIAGNOSTIC OB ULTRASOUNDS for spring semester 2017 on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings (January 19 - April 28). Appointments can be made beginning Jan. 3, 2017! There are some requirements, however, so read more for details.

'Sound of the Saints' is Dec. 1

11/8/2016

Ms. LBWCC pageant is Nov. 17

11/8/2016

LBWCC will soon have a new reigning Ms. LBWCC as 11 students vie for the title on Nov. 17, 2016, Dixon Center for the Performing Arts, Andalusia Campus. Talent portion at 12:30 p.m., pageant at 7 p.m. Read more for details.

ACMS bringing brass to town

10/4/2016

The Andalusia Chamber Music Society (ACMS), an outreach program of the LBW Community College music department, will feature the Four Seasons Brass for the fall 2016 concert, set for 3 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Andalusia City Hall.

College Fair to be held at LBWCC Oct. 17

10/4/2016

FAFSA now available for fall 2017!

10/3/2016

Instead of having to wait until January, students planning to attend LBWCC in fall 2017 can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) NOW using 2015 tax year information. Read more for details.

LBW wins five awards

9/9/2016

LBWCC awarded $2.25M grant

9/2/2016

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is awarded a $2.25 million, five-year Title III “Strengthening Institutions Grant” from the U.S. Department of Education, paving the way for a new Occupational Therapist Assistant training program, additional options in the Industrial Electronics program, and improving academic advising and student success.

More students, credit hours for fall semester

8/29/2016

Student ID schedule for Fall 2016

8/22/2016

Dates and times for student IDs are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the library on campus in Andalusia on Aug. 23 and 29; in Opp on Aug. 24 and 30; and in Greenville on Aug. 25 and 31. In Luverne, the date is Aug. 25, 4-6 p.m.

Tutorial on online payment

8/17/2016

Building leadership team at rural medical facility

8/15/2016

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College and Andalusia Health have successfully obtained an innovations grant of $33,100 awarded through the Alabama Community College System to fund a one-year professional development program.

Hall advocates for adult education

7/6/2016

Non-Traditional Scholarships Available for FA2016 and SP2017

7/6/2016

If you are 21 years of age or older and/or been out of high school for one or more years or have passed all sections of the GED, you may qualify for a scholarship valued at $1,500 for each semester. Apply by August 1st!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE for new students!

6/30/2016

All new incoming students attending the LBWCC Experience orientation session have one last chance to take the placement assessment, which is required before being able to register for classes. Registration is part of the orientation sessions. Read more for the last chance before orientation for each campus location.

Wise is new nursing division char

5/16/2016

LBWCC participating in Butler County GEAR UP

5/16/2016

Butler County seventh and eighth grade students and their parents may be eligible for a two-year college tuition waiver and parents should plan to attend the Parent Scholar Night informational meeting to be held May 23, 2016, at LBW Community College (LBWCC) in Greenville. Free child care will be provided.

LBWCC Foundation presents Jessica Meuse!

2/9/2016

Jessica Meuse, American Idol Season 13 Top 4 , will perform at the Dixon Center for the Performing Arts, LBWCC Andalusia Campus, on April 12, 2016, as the annual fundraising event for LBWCC Foundation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance at 7:00 p.m. Limited seating, so get tickets early! Read more for ticket information.

Powell, Godwin selected for All-Alabama Academic Team

3/22/2016

Lawrence gets ACETA award!

3/21/2016

LBWCC student Daniel Lawrence of Greenville was awarded the 2016 Mary Evelyn McMillian Undergraduate Writing Award from the Association of College English Teachers of Alabama (ACETA) for his essay titled "The Weight of a Lesson."

SkillsUSA Fishing Tournament is March 24

2/8/2016

The annual SkillsUSA fishing tournament is planned for March 24, 2016, at the LBWCC campus pond in Opp. Funds raised through this event help pay for students to participate in local, state, and national skills competition.

Evening Classes Cancelled TODAY

2/15/2016

College Goal Sunday is Feb. 21

1/25/2016

This free financial aid workshop is designed for anyone who plans to attend any college! Take advantage of the knowledge of LBWCC's financial aid department to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the first step for consideration of any federal or state grants, student loans, or scholarships. Bring 2015 income tax information (including W-2s) to LBWCC in Andalusia, Opp or Greenville on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Read more for details.

ACEN nursing site visit

2/2/2016

A site review for continuing accreditation of the Associate Degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be Feb. 15, 2016. Read more for details on in-person or written comments.

Enrollment growth continues

1/20/2016

LBW Community College’s enrollment growth continues for spring semester, with a 14 percent increase in total number of students enrolled and the same level increase in total credit hours taken by students compared to the same semester a year ago.

Transfer Fair set for Jan. 21

1/19/2016

All students planning to transfer are invited to the Transfer Fair on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Jeff Bishop Student Center in Andalusia. Read more for a list of four-year institutions expected to attend.

Study course for CPC exam

12/14/2015

DMS program re-accredited

12/8/2015

LBW Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program recently had a site visit and evaluation for continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Hall 'Student of Year'

12/7/2015

"I believe you don’t have to have perfect sight to have a vision." Jeffrey Hall, totally blind since birth in one eye and legally blind in the other, overcame many obstacles in his pursuit of an education.

ICD-10 Medical Coding course

10/20/2015

FREE Family & Friends CPR class

10/8/2015

LBW Community College joins Andalusia Regional Hospital and Advanced EMS as co-sponsors of a FREE Friends and Family CPR class on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in the Wilbur Williams Training Center located on Academy Drive in Andalusia. Participants can attend either 8 a.m.-10 a.m. or 10 a.m.-Noon.

'College Night' set for Oct. 19

9/28/2015

LBW Community College and the Junior Service League of Andalusia will host Covington County College Night on Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., in the Seth Hammett Gymnasium at LBWCC in Andalusia. Click "more" for details.

10/1/2015

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS), along with member colleges and other GED® testing centers supported by ACCS, announces that now through October 31, 2015, students across the state may take the GED Ready® practice test for $1 as part of a special back-to-school discount being offered by GED® Testing Service.

Apply financial aid

8/12/2015

Students can now apply any type of financial aid (Pell Grant, scholarships, etc.) to tuition and fees for fall semester. Any remaining balance must be paid by 5 p.m. on Aug. 16. The College is required to remove a student's schedule if any unpaid balance remains as of the deadline. (Reminder: If paying in person or applying financial aid in person at the business office, please remember the College closes at noon on Friday.)

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

7/29/2015

LBWCC is implementing a direct deposit system for all disbursements to students. If you anticipate any type of refund, such as Pell Grant funds, it is critical you learn about this change. Click "more" for details.

Tuition/Fees due by 5 p.m., Aug. 16

8/3/2015

LBWCC/Camellia City Classic

8/7/2015

LBWCC Foundation presents the 9th annual LBWCC/Camellia City Classic Golf Tournament, a fundraising event for students and the College, on Sept. 16 at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville. Interested golfers have until Sept. 2 to register! Click "more" for details.

Summer book buy-back

7/27/2015

Cook retires from teaching

7/27/2015

A classroom is far different than runways of the fashion world or inside a courtroom, but teaching became a career that was a perfect fit for Diaon Cook at LBW Community College. Now, after 37 years teaching English and reading, she is closing the classroom door.

Surgical Technology reopens

7/16/2015

COMPASS required for all new students

7/13/2015

All students planning to attend LBWCC are required to take the COMPASS placement assessment. It is administered at three locations. This is not a timed assessment and scores become part of a student's record to be used for placement in the appropriate classes. Read more for dates and times.

New responsive website!

6/24/2015

LBWCC's new responsive website is designed to work across all platforms -- on desktops, laptops, and all mobile devices. As you access pages, please let us know if you encounter any problems. Our goal is to make the site as user friendly as possible! Read more for details.

Honors Program Scholarship for NonTraditional Students

6/22/2015

Need tuition payment plan?

6/23/2015

LBW is now offering a tuition payment plan solution through NelNet Business Solutions (NBS) to assist students with the cost of tuition. This provides our students a great opportunity to spread tuition costs over time. For fall semester, applications open on July 17. The number of payments allowed depends on when you apply. Don't delay!

Assessment dates

6/15/2015

Non-Traditional Scholarships Available!

6/3/2015

LBWCC is now taking applications for non-traditional scholarships valued at $3,000 ($1,500 fall semester, $1,500 spring semester) for the 2015-2016 academic year. Deadline is July 1, 2015. Read more for details.

Slaughter awarded MAT Scholarship

5/27/2015

Notice to Diagnostic Medical Sonography applicants

5/22/2015

Fall 2015 applications for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program are due by June 15. Please note this is for ONLY those students who have completed all prerequisite classes by the end of summer term.

LBWCC expands credits offered in Luverne

3/19/2015

High School Seniors - do you know...?

2/12/2015

If you are graduating high school soon, you are in a unique group that may be eligible for Pell Grant funds for summer semester! Read this to learn about free financial funds for summer college classes....

Welding classes in Luverne

10/23/2014

LBW/Troy University enter agreement

9/16/2014

LBWCC, Troy University sign Reverse Transfer Agreement, creating a pathway for students who transfer before earning an Associate Degree to transfer credits back to LBW while working on a Bachelor Degree.

Kelley completes 'Master Teacher'

8/12/2014

Start here and save!

7/9/2014

Anyone starting the path for a four-year degree can save more than half the cost for the first two years by obtaining an Associate Degree at LBWCC before transferring. Using the STARS guide, all credits will transfer!

Spring Semester 2014 Academic Honors

5/28/2014

NEW! Tuition payment plan through NBS

3/13/2014

Beginning April 11, 2014, students who would benefit from a tuition payment plan -- paying monthly in up to four payments -- can apply through Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS), just in time for summer semester! Continue for details.

Cook named first 'TRIO Champion'

3/18/2014

Hiring boom expected for Gulf Coast

3/17/2014

The Fox News reports an expected boom in hiring for the next five years by oil rig companies in the Gulf Coast. LBWCC's welding and industrial electronics programs prepare students for these high-wage jobs! Continue for article link.

LBWCC is 'Military Friendly School'

9/19/2012

Dreaming of a job outdoors?

2/13/2012

Achieve your dream through LBWCC's Forest Technology program, the only such program of its kind in Alabama and surrounding areas. Get started today by calling George Showalter, instructor, (334) 881-2275.

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College.